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UNIZIK Pro-Chancellor Kukoyi Commissions Shuttle Buses donated by Ifite Ogwari Philanthropists to Boost Students’ Transportation
Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Barr Monsur Olugbenga Kukoyi has formally commissioned and received six shuttle buses donated by two philanthropists from Ifite Ogwari, Messrs Nweke and Udedibia, popularly known as Synco Brothers, to improve transportation for students of the Faculty of Agriculture at the university’s Ifite Ogwari campus.
The presentation, which took place on Monday, November 2, 2026, at the University Administrative Block, was attended by the University Management, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ugochukwu Bond Stanley Anyaehie, and Council Members alongside other principal officers and members of the university community.
In his opening remarks, Comrade Bonny Ozo Nkwuaku the Deputy University Orator II, commended the donors for their generosity, describing the gesture as a demonstration of the positive relationship between the university and its host communities.
He noted that the present administration had consistently encouraged individuals and organisations to partner with the university in the provision of infrastructure, scholarships and other essential amenities.
The Deputy University Orator ll particularly appreciated the two brothers for their thoughtful contribution, noting that Ifite Ogwari currently hosts the university’s Faculty of Agriculture and that the donation would further strengthen the relationship between the institution and the community.
Speaking on behalf of the donors, Barr. Theo Nweke expressed delight at the opportunity to contribute to the development of the university.
Barr Nweke disclosed that the buses were donated specifically to ease the transportation challenges faced by students, particularly in commuting between their hostels and the main campus.
He appreciated the Dean and staff of the Faculty of Agriculture for bringing the transportation needs of the students to their attention, adding that the donors were pleased to support the initiative.
The legal practitioner further stated that the management and maintenance of the buses would be guided by the Dean of the Faculty, Prof Okorie Ndukwe to ensure their proper utilisation, assuring the university community of the brothers’ continued support and noting that their commitment to the institution would be strengthened by the university’s visible presence and activities at Ifite Ogwari.
Responding, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Anyaehie, expressed profound appreciation to the donors on behalf of the university community, describing the donation as a rare and commendable gesture.
He explained that the university had deliberately scheduled the presentation to enable the Pro-Chancellor to be present and formally receive the vehicles.
The Vice-Chancellor also acknowledged the donors’ previous contributions to the development of the university, particularly the renovation of the Faculty of Agriculture building and their pledge to construct a hostel assuring them that the university management was equally committed to the development of the Ifite Ogwari campus.
Prof. Anyaehie disclosed that the Pro-Chancellor had approved several projects for the campus, including the construction of a hostel and a new administrative block, adding that contractors had recently been mobilised to commence work.
He further expressed confidence that the Pro-Chancellor’s networks and outreach would attract more development projects to the campus.
The Vice-Chancellor subsequently invited the Pro-Chancellor, Barr. Olugbenga Kukoyi, to formally receive and commission the donated buses for the benefit of the students and the overall advancement of the Faculty of Agriculture.
In his remarks, Barr. Kukoyi formally received the buses on behalf of the university, offering prayers for their safety and successful service to the institution.
Barr Kukoyi appreciated the donors for their generosity and assured them of the university’s readiness to support their efforts towards the development of the campus.
Describing the university humorously as an institution that continually asks for more, he noted that the university was determined to make the best use of the support it received.
The Pro-Chancellor assured the donors that the university would reciprocate their goodwill through deliberate efforts to improve the Ifite Ogwari campus, adding that more developmental activities would take place there soon.
The highlight of the occasion was the formal reception and commissioning of the shuttle buses, followed by photographs involving the donors, university officials and other members of the university community.
Dignitaries present at the event included the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Hilda Osisioma; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Prof. Alex Asigbo; University Registrar, Dr. Chinenye Okeke; School Bursar, Mr. Gozie Okeke; Dean, Faculty of Agriculture, Prof. Okorie Ndukwe; and Director, Public Relations Unit, Comrade Aloysius Chukwuemeka Attah, among other university officials and guests.
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